Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Monroe Carell website >

The Children’s Hospital Association Board of Trustees, composed of executives from leading children’s hospitals, recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosts children’s hospital leaders from around the country

The Children’s Hospital Association is a member organization representing more than 220 children’s hospitals nationwide.

By Christina Echegaray

Experts urge helmet use as peak trauma season arrives

For the past 12 months, ATV injuries rank as the No. 7 mechanism of injury of pediatric trauma trends at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley

Daniel Benedetti, MD, MA

Benedetti, Doupnik and Hine elected to Society of Pediatric Research

The society provides a forum for young investigators to exchange ideas and encourages research that benefits the well-being of children.

By Christina Echegaray

Primary Care Autism Team honored for developing new care pathway

“This program dramatically improved continuity of care, implementation of best practices, and patient/provider education.”

By Leigh MacMillan

Potential therapeutic for Duchenne muscular dystrophy takes step forward

Positive findings from a clinical trial support further study of the investigational drug ifetroban to treat cardiac complications, the leading cause of death in patients with DMD.

By Leigh MacMillan

Expanded space enhances care for pediatric cancer patients

The renovation will provide private infusion rooms and dedicated, tailored space for young children, teenagers and young adults, all of whom have different needs.

By Nancy Humphrey

March 11, 2025

Juan Carlos Salazar named chair of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

A nationally and internationally recognized pediatric infectious diseases specialist and investigator, Salazar joins VUMC with more than three decades of experience in academic leadership, medical education and NIH-funded research.

By John Howser

March 10, 2025

Nashville Predators host second Hockey Fights Cancer night of the season

The tradition of generosity continues in support of the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily.

By Crystal Brownell

March 4, 2025

Rare pancreas diagnosis, rare treatment: Surgeons perform robotic Whipple procedure for pediatric patient

The milestone surgery resulted from collaboration and exemplifies a generational shift taking place in pediatric surgery.

By Jessica Pasley

March 4, 2025

Poll: Parents report challenges accessing care, concerns about influenza and HPV vaccines

Nearly half (47%) of Tennessee children had public health insurance (TennCare or CoverKids) in 2024. This was the same percentage as private insurance (47%) and an increase from previous years of the poll.

By Jake Lowary

February 28, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt welcomes new facility dog Velour

With only a few months on the job, “Vee Vee” as she is affectionately called, is already in high demand and quickly adapting to her work environment.

By Jessica Pasley

February 5, 2025

Richard Heller, knighted by the Queen of Denmark and first chief of Pediatric Radiology at Vanderbilt, dies at 86

Alongside his clinical, teaching, administrative and research work, Dr. Heller was a person of many other interests.

By Wayne Wood

February 5, 2025

Nursing Grand Rounds encouraged nurses to engage in health policy advocacy

Nurses were urged to connect to professional organizations and coalitions as well as advocate within their local communities by joining non-nursing affiliated professional organizations.

By Kylie Avery